GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

Random words

WordMeaning
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
ripto tear or split apart or open
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
reckoncount